Digital Footprint fill in the blank

The tracks we make through the sands of cyberspace when we use the internet are called _______.

Answer explanation

Digital Footprints are created whenever we use the internet. They are trails linked directly to your devices IP address.

There are ___ types of Digital Footprints.

Answer explanation

There are two types of Digital Footprints, as categorized by Maureen McDermont.

Digital footprints that are made intentionally are called ______ Footprints

Answer explanation

Active digital footprints are created intentionally when we share pictures, comments, or create accounts to showcase our achievements online.

Digital Footprints that are created unintentionally whenever we use the internet are called _______ Footprints.

Answer explanation

Passive Digital Footprints are created whenever you use a device to use the Web.

Bonus Question!

Being tagged in someone else's photo or video is considered what kind of Digital Footprint?

• Active

• Passive

• Neither

• Both

Answer explanation

Being tagged in someone else's posts online is both Passive (Because you did not tag yourself) and Active (Because you have a certain amount of power to remove the tag). This is a grey area, and really depends on the context.